Child Development (A)

Neglectful

Not giving child proper care or parenting.

Authoritarian

Lots of rules usually very strict.

Balancing

Keeping body /head upright while exploring /interacting with immediate environment.

Emotionality

Intensity of emotion.

Authoritative

Has boundaries and rules but lets child explore and be their own person.

Fine Motor

Coordination of muscles in precise movements to explore /interact with environment (usually with hands- drawing, brushing teeth, writing)

Gross Motor

Coordination of muscles in a coordinated way to explore /interact with environment (usually running, jumping, throwing something)

Low Active

sleeps often, quiet, relaxed.

Goodness of Fit

Concept like temperament- tendency of a parent to adapt to their child's temperament.

High Active

less sleep, more physical activity.

High Social

extrovert.

Low Social

Introvert.

Low Emotion

less emotion /less fluctuation in emotion.

High Emotion

more emotion /lots of fluctuation in emotion.